Roundoff entry

Running about 16 miles per hour, Wieber sprints 76 feet down the runway, ending in a round-off onto the springboard and a back handspring onto the table. Listen to U.S. Gymnast Jordyn Wieber and her coach John Geddert.

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Push off the table

Like a rock skipping across water, she tries to skip off the vaulting table, transferring her horizontal speed into vertical lift.

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Two and a half twists

A high lift ensures enough time for the twists. She keeps a straight and tight body line to twist faster.

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Blind landing

She lands with her knees bent, facing away from the table. An extra half twist means she can’t see the floor until the very last moment.